Lu Qing Wan curiously lifted the curtain and looked to both sides. Upon the first glance, it was hard to say which modern city this Ye Yu City resembled.
The uniform wooden buildings gave Lu Qing Wan a constant illusion of having wandered into some ancient city scenic area.
However, with the Chong Yang Festival approaching, dogwood sprigs were inserted at the entrances of shops lining both sides of the street, and even the small street vendors displayed bright chrysanthemums.
Looking around, the street vendors most commonly sold dogwood, chrysanthemums, and kites.
The festive atmosphere was immediately palpable.
Lu Qing Wan, sitting in the carriage, was restless, wishing she could jump out of the carriage right away and join the people of Ye Yu City in the revelry.
Feng Xi Wu, seeing this, chuckled and said, "It will be even livelier here tomorrow. I will accompany you for a stroll then."
Lu Qing Wan wanted to join the excitement, but thinking of the crowded streets, she knew Feng Xi Wu's safety could not be guaranteed. The crowds might make him uncomfortable.
After a moment's thought, she shook her head, "No need. It's lively enough just to observe. It's not as fun to be in the middle of it all."
She spoke with conviction, yet her eyes were still fixed on the bustling street outside, unwilling to look away.
Feng Xi Wu secretly resented his legs for being uncooperative, but he did not insist on the matter. "Very well. The place we are staying offers a view of Ye Yu City's largest arena. We can watch the most exciting duels from our room."
"Really?!"
Lu Qing Wan excitedly tugged at Feng Xi Wu's arm. He smiled and nodded. Lu Qing Wan was excited all the way.
Upon entering the room, she immediately went to the window and opened it to look outside. Feng Xi Wu had not lied. Outside the window was an arena, with a celestial furnace already set up, and some servants were cleaning it.
"Feng Xi Wu, I've discovered you're the best travel companion, the kind with no other options!"
She hopped behind Feng Xi Wu, pushing his wheelchair to get a better view of the streetscape outside.
Feng Xi Wu's gaze, however, fell on her face. "Best travel companion?"
"Yes, when I travel with you, I don't have to worry about anything, from food and accommodation to transportation. I just get to eat, drink, and have fun. I've never had such a relaxed trip before!"
The members of the abilities group were incredibly lazy when not on missions, and they were directionally challenged. What's more, they didn't have a clear understanding of their own abilities.
Every time they went out, they would eagerly volunteer to lead the way, only to inevitably get lost, and then she would have to find the way and lead everyone back.
Such a relaxing journey was definitely something she had never enjoyed in her past or present life.
Lu Qing Wan was too excited and didn't notice what she was saying. Feng Xi Wu's gaze, however, slightly narrowed. It was as if the person was right in front of him, yet he felt that sense of her potentially leaving at any moment.
Outside the window, a kite, belonging to no one in particular, swayed precariously in the high sky. A gust of wind blew, and the kite broke free from its string, flying far away.
"Kite, my kite..."
A child cried and chased after it, but the kite had already flown far away.
Feng Xi Wu suddenly grabbed Lu Qing Wan's hand, as if grasping the string that had held the kite, and his heart finally felt at ease.
Lu Qing Wan, not understanding, turned to look at him. "What's wrong?"
Feng Xi Wu's expression was calm. "You've been so focused on practicing your skills these past few days that you haven't rested properly, and you've been opting for convenience in your meals.
Since we've settled in the city, what would you like to eat? I'll have them prepare it. Get some rest early after eating, so you'll have the energy to explore tomorrow."
Lu Qing Wan had seen enough and turned back. "When you go out to play, how can you not try the local specialty cuisine?
Shall we try Ye Yu City's specialties?"
As Lu Qing Wan spoke, she felt as if she could already see all sorts of delicious food, smacking her lips like a glutton.
Feng Xi Wu, of course, readily agreed, waving his hand to signal Li Yang to arrange for it.
Lu Qing Wan did not forget to add, "Don't just look for those fancy restaurants. Go and check out the small street vendors selling snacks. The things they have are the most authentic!"
"Understood, Madam!"
Li Yang had long known that his princess consort only cared about the taste of food and was not particular about other things. Resignedly, he instructed his men to find fresh snacks.
Fearing that one person wouldn't be enough, he specially arranged for two more people to buy food for Lu Qing Wan.
Little did they know, they had been under surveillance since they entered the city.
In the most prosperous residence in Ye Yu City, a young man in brocade robes said with a grim expression, "Are you certain it's that woman who meddled and saved Wu Ying?"
"I am absolutely certain."
The man, dressed as a servant, said urgently, "I've seen that woman several times in Shang Jing and I wouldn't mistake her!"
"Good, very good!"
The man gritted his teeth and stood up. "Xiao Wu Ying, I'll see how you intend to oppose me now that your backer is dead?!"
...
That night, Lu Qing Wan, unusually listening to Feng Xi Wu, prepared to sleep early and wake up early to be a good girl. Just as she was drifting off to sleep, Feng Xi Wu's lecherous hand reached out.
Lu Qing Wan's face darkened. "Your Highness, it hasn't been long since our wedding night, and you already want to fight a bloody battle?"
Feng Xi Wu's expression stiffened, but he had no intention of retreating without a fight. "I recall you saying the same trick wouldn't work on you?"
As he spoke, he lightly lifted his hands, and Lu Qing Wan's perspective completely inverted.
On the principle of crushing him with her backside if she couldn't out-argue him, Lu Qing Wan unceremoniously sat on the prince's waist. "I said that, so what, Your Highness wants to try?"
Feng Xi Wu, with a darkened face, pulled her down. As their breaths mingled, the door was knocked.
It was Li Yang's voice, soft and gentle, "Your Highness, Princess Consort, are you asleep?"
Feng Xi Wu said with a darkened face, "What is it, speak!"
Li Yang felt like crying, but he had to speak. "Your Highness, a lady wishes to see the Princess Consort, saying she is a friend of the Princess Consort."
Their eyes met. Lu Qing Wan blinked in confusion. "This is my first time in Ye Yu City, who could be my friend?"
Feng Xi Wu was about to tell Li Yang to send her away, when Li Yang added, "Oh, Princess Consort, she said she is a friend of Miss Wu Ying."
Lu Qing Wan performed a somersault and landed gracefully. "Bring her in."
Li Yang acknowledged and left. Lu Qing Wan turned to ask Feng Xi Wu, "Shall we go together?"
He, with a darkened face, reluctantly got up. Lu Qing Wan, amused, leaned down and kissed him on the chin.
"Don't be moody. You know your body, don't force yourself."
Feng Xi Wu was not comforted at all; his face grew even darker!
He grabbed Lu Qing Wan, who was about to run, and glared at her through gritted teeth. "Do you think my legs will never recover?"
"That's impossible."
Lu Qing Wan said confidently, "Let alone that we are looking for the Liu Kun Yu Jin, even without that thing, I will make you healthy again."
Feng Xi Wu sighed helplessly. "Then why do you still dare to provoke me like this?"
Lu Qing Wan lifted his chin, her gaze more flirtatious than his. "If you regain your mobility, I should be afraid of you?
Your Highness, who gave you that confidence?"